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Nominations Are Open for Canadian Tourism Awards

Nominate an outstanding business, organization, event, or individual for a Canadian Tourism Award. Deadline is August 31.

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Apply Now! Work with Tourism Nova Scotia to Create Packages Appealing to Long Stay Travellers

Raise awareness of your business through compelling long-stay packages promoted by Tourism Nova Scotia. Deadline to apply is August 9.

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Call for Applications - Crown Accessibility Advisory Committee

Are you an active champion for accessibility in Nova Scotia? With your lived and learned experience, you can help reduce barriers and shape greater accessibility of programs, services, initiatives, and facilities of Nova Scotia’s five economic development Crown corporations.

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VIA Rail Service Between Halifax and Montreal to Resume in August

The Ocean route will progressively resume operation beginning weekly in August.

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Upcoming Webinar - Videography: Bringing New Life to Your Social Media Presence

Learn how to capture and edit videos to use on your social media.

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Tourism Recovery Signal Digest

Latest Recovery Signals Digest Now Available

Tourism Nova Scotia’s bi-weekly digest of the latest tourism recovery research is now available for July 5, 2021.

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New Funding Helps Restaurants Extend Patio Season

The Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia (RANS), with support from ACOA, is offering grants to support the seasonal extension of patios for dine-in restaurants across Nova Scotia.

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New Marketing Campaign Encourages People from Ontario and Quebec to Do More in Nova Scotia

Learn more about the marketing campaign aimed at travellers in Ontario and Quebec.

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Apply Now for Tourism Restart Grants

One-time grants are now available for tourism accommodations and eligible small tourism businesses.

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